Berea’s Valentine weekend calendar is getting a twist of suspense this year — and it comes with dinner.
The Spotlight Playhouse will stage “The Tomb,” a murder mystery dinner show presented by The Bluegrass Players, running Feb. 13–15, 2026 at the Playhouse on 214 Richmond Road.
🏺 The Setup: Pure Escapism
The story drops the audience into Egypt in 1999, where an archaeological team gathers to explore an ancient tomb. As the Playhouse’s show description frames it, romance and tension rise, secrets start surfacing — and then someone turns up dead, leaving the audience to help solve the crime.
🕵️ What Makes This One Different: You’re Part of the Case
Unlike a traditional play where you sit back and watch the plot unfold, The Tomb is billed as an interactive experience with comic moments and plenty of turns built into the mystery.
And yes — dinner is included as part of the event experience.
⏰ Showtimes to Know
Berea Tourism’s event listings indicate:
- Friday, Feb. 13 — 6:30–9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 14 — 6:30–9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 15 — 1:30–4:30 p.m.
(The production runs all three dates, Feb. 13–15.)
💘 Who It’s Best For
If you’re planning a date night, this is an easy alternative to the standard dinner reservation: you get a meal, a story, and a built-in conversation starter on the drive home (“OK, who did you think it was?”). It also fits group outings — especially anyone who likes clue-solving games, themed experiences, or just laughing at suspicious characters making questionable decisions.
If You Go
The Tomb — A Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner Included)
Dates: Feb. 13–15, 2026
Venue: The Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road, Berea
Listed times: Fri/Sat 6:30–9:30 p.m.; Sun 1:30–4:30 p.m.